The G-sharp/A-flat Chord
Step1
Review and memorize the names of the strings. Lowest to highest, they are E-A-D-G-B-E.
Step2
Lay your index finger firmly across all the strings on the fourth fret.
Step3
Place your middle finger on the fifth fret of the G string.
Step4
Place your pinky on the sixth fret of the D string.
Step5
Place your ring finger on the sixth fret of the A string.
Step6
Strum the chord downward, lowest strings toward the highest.
The C-sharp/D-flat, D-sharp/E-flat and E-sharp/F Minor Chords
Step1
Lay your index finger across the fourth fret, pressing down firmly on all of the strings to begin the C-sharp/D-flat chord.
Step2
Place your middle finger on the sixth fret of the D string.
Step3
Place your ring finger on the sixth fret of the G string.
Step4
Place your pinky on the sixth fret of the B string.
Step5
Strum the strings downward to play the C-sharp/D-flat chord.
Step6
Lay your index finger across the sixth fret, pressing down firmly on all of the strings to begin the D-sharp/E-flat chord.
Step7
Place your middle finger on the eighth fret of the D string.
Step8
Place your ring finger on the eighth fret of the G string.
Step9
Place your pinky on the eighth fret of the B string.
Step10
Strum the strings downward to play the D-sharp/E-flat chord.
Step11
Lay your index finger across all the strings on the first fret firmly to begin the E-sharp/F Minor chord.
Step12
Place your pinky on the third fret of the D string.
Step13
Place your ring finger on the third fret of the A string.
Step14
Strum the strings downward to play the E-sharp/F Minor chord.
The Key of G-sharp/A-flat
Step1
Freely strum the sequence G-sharp/A-flat, C-sharp/D-flat, D-sharp/E-flat. Disregard tempo and meter for now.
Step2
Strum each chord four times repeating the sequence of G-sharp/A-flat, C-sharp/D-flat, D-sharp/E-flat.
Step3
Strum G-sharp/A-flat four times, C-sharp/D-flat two times, and D-sharp/E-flat two times and repeat.
Step4
Repeat Step 23 while keeping a steady tempo. Use a metronome if accessible.
Step5
Strum G-sharp/A-flat four times, C-sharp/D-flat two times, and D-sharp/E-flat four times.
Step6
Strum each chord two times.
Step7
Strum G-sharp/A-flat two times, C-sharp/D-flat two times, E-sharp/F Minor four times, and D-sharp/E-flat four times.
Step8
Experiment with your own variations and progressions.